Faith – Page 3 – Melissa Schlies

Learn: That Weird Place In The Middle

It may surprise you to learn, I was unhappy to find myself working at a university bookstore after graduating college. As you might know, I love books. I was an English major. And, one of my favorite things to do is to wander the aisles of a bookstore with a cup of coffee in my hand. For me it’s pretty close to heaven. So why wasn’t I happy? Well, for one, shelving text books isn’t the same as reading a fantastic novel. Retail is hard work. But more than anything, my unhappiness wasn’t about where I was, it was about [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2019-03-06T20:57:55+00:00March 14th, 2019|Categories: Calling, Character, Faith, gratitude, Hope, Lead, Leadership, Learn, Love, Love Learn Lead, perseverance, Uncategorized, Waiting|Comments Off

Never Enough Time

One Sunday morning recently, I poured myself a cup of my new decaf Italian Espresso Roast from Dean’s Beans. Then, donning my Red Sox hoodie and yoga pants, I made my way to the big chair that sits in the corner of our living room. I picked up one of my favorite books that I haven’t read in years and prepared to settle in for some much desired chill time. Only, I couldn’t focus. The list of the things I could or should be doing started growing in my brain. After being sick for a good chunk of January, I felt [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2019-02-16T14:35:13+00:00February 18th, 2019|Categories: Adulting, Anxiety, Balance, Faith, Fear, Health, Saying No, Uncategorized|6 Comments

Lead: Making Space for Change

“The secret of leadership is simple: Do what you believe in. Paint a picture of the future. Go there. People will follow.” —Seth Godin So many of us seem to react to life more than we prepare for it. We do what we’re told. We wait for permission. We color in the lines. And we put off the dreams, goals, or lifestyle changes we know will rock the boat. Even when they’re the things we think about or long for the most. Why do we do this? Deep down we all know—it’s because it’s scary. It’s risky to put [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2019-01-24T12:57:04+00:00January 24th, 2019|Categories: Calling, Change, Courage, Faith, Health, Lead, Leadership, Learn, Love, Love Learn Lead, Marriage, perseverance, Relationships|Comments Off

Spring Cleaning In January

In early December, Tony and I did all the things most people do around Christmas. We picked out our tree then spent an evening decorating it, with Christmas carols playing in the background. We laid our nativity out on the top of our bookshelf. We gift shopped—mostly online. We made our travel plans to Wisconsin to see Tony’s family. And then, we started gutting our apartment. No, we didn’t move. Nor did the time of year make any sense, but as I like to call it, “The Urge to Purge,” crept up on us until we could no longer ignore [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2019-01-10T20:26:06+00:00January 21st, 2019|Categories: Change, Courage, Faith, Hope, Marriage, perseverance, Preparation|1 Comment

Learn: Anything Can Happen in 2019

Eight years ago this month, a school bus hit the back of my car. Now, before you start picturing a school bus full of screaming kids, a distraught bus driver, and me on the side of the road with a wrecked car—let me tell you, it wasn’t like that. But, my car was wrecked. That morning, on a sunny day in the middle of January, I went to work as I always did. I parked my car in the spot I always parked. Then I walked into work thinking about the meetings I had that day. About an hour later, [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2019-03-09T15:20:41+00:00January 10th, 2019|Categories: Acceptance, Balance, Faith, Hope, Lead, Learn, Love, Love Learn Lead, perseverance, Story, Uncategorized|Comments Off

He Always Comes

One of my favorite books growing up was The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. Early in the story, one of the main characters, Lucy, finds herself in a magical, snow-covered land. The first creature she meets there is Mr. Tumnus who is half man, half faun. Though she is taken back by his appearance, he is very kind and they soon become friends. Mr. Tumnus tells Lucy that she is in Narnia. The reason it is so cold there, he explains, is because a witch has cast a spell causing it to always be winter [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-12-04T12:55:34+00:00December 3rd, 2018|Categories: Christmas, Faith, Hope, perseverance, Uncategorized|3 Comments

When God Says No

Have you ever wanted something so badly, but it didn’t come? Have you ever prayed a prayer that rose from so deep in your soul, it felt as if your whole body prayed it? And then, God was silent. Or worse the door you were sure He was going to open wide, seemed to slam in your face. Without warning or a reason you could see, you were sent reeling. Like asking your best friend to be there for a big life moment, you asked God to be there for you, and He didn’t show up. It almost feels like [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-11-05T15:29:33+00:00November 26th, 2018|Categories: Faith, Hope, perseverance, Rejection, Saying No, Uncategorized, Waiting|2 Comments

Love On April Fools

B&B hosts tell the best stories. If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, or if you follow my Instagram, you know I love to travel. For me and Tony, it’s probably our favorite thing to do together. Early in our marriage, we discovered we really enjoy staying at Bed and Breakfasts. AirB&B or traditional B&B’s, we are in. And on our travels, we’ve had some incredible hosts. One of our favorite’s, we’ll call her “V,” we met in Northern Ireland. We stayed in her charming B&B for a few days, while checking out Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-03-29T06:30:19+00:00March 29th, 2018|Categories: Courage, Faith, Freedom, Lead, Learn, Love, Love Learn Lead, Story, Uncategorized|7 Comments

If The Shoe Fits

Before I officially begin today’s post, I have to confess I have never been super into fashion. Through most of high school, I wore big baggy shirts with jeans. In college, I wasn’t much better. And makeup, until my mid-twenties, was always touch and go. I have always believed that what is most important about a person is what is on the inside. But recently, a podcast I listened to got me thinking about the importance of what we wear, so here we go: The guest on the episode I was listening to that day, was a personal stylist. During [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-17T01:16:39+00:00January 29th, 2018|Categories: Character, Courage, Faith, Identity, Success|Comments Off

Easier Said, Than Done

“Just give it a try.” “Put yourself out there.” “You know what you should do…” We’ve all been there. When we’re the ones that need something to change. When we’re on the side of a conversation where we’re getting the advice, and those on the other side are saying things we don’t want to hear. Not because what they have to say is wrong, but because it’s hard. They keep talking until we finally say: “It’s easier said, than done.” And like that—unless our friends or family are relentless—the conversation is over. We start talking about the football game or [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-17T01:34:57+00:00January 8th, 2018|Categories: Character, Courage, Faith, Fear, perseverance, Purpose|Comments Off

Learn: That Weird Place In The Middle

Never Enough Time

Lead: Making Space for Change

Spring Cleaning In January

Learn: Anything Can Happen in 2019

He Always Comes

When God Says No

Love On April Fools

If The Shoe Fits

Easier Said, Than Done

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